Community Kitchen Trainer & Volunteer Coach

Downtown Eastside Women’s Centre; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 34,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health & dental coverage

3 weeks paid vacation in first year

4 weeks after 1 year

13 statutory holidays

12 paid sick days

Job summary

Downtown Eastside Women’s Centre (DEWC) seeks a Kitchen Trainer to prepare nutritious meals in a busy drop-in centre and night shelter in Vancouver. You will plan, serve, and maintain meals while supporting volunteers and working with staff from a feminist, anti-oppression framework.

Prerequisites include at least 2 years in a shelter or drop-in setting, knowledge of trauma-informed care, and First Aid/Food Safe/NVCI certifications. DEWC offers comprehensive benefits and generous leave.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years related experience in a drop-in and/or shelter environment.
• Promote and articulate the mission, mandate, philosophy, and values of DEWC.
• Knowledge of issues impacting women in DTES, including gender-based violence, mental health, homelessness, and addictions with trauma-informed care understanding.
• Ability to work calmly in a busy, crisis-driven environment with multiple demands.
• Strong conflict resolution skills and crises intervention training/experience.
• First Aid Certification, Food Safe, and NVCI preferred or obtained.

Responsibilities

• Provide nutritious meals within a busy drop-in centre and/or shelter.
• Plan and prepare meals, serve, clean, and maintain kitchen areas.
• Manage stock taking and ordering.
• Support a training program for community volunteers in kitchen duties.
• Collaborate with DEWC staff to promote integrated services for women.

Skills

Conflict resolution

Crisis intervention

Education

First Aid Certification

Food Safe

NVCI

Job description

Downtown Eastside Women’s Centre (DEWC) seeks a Kitchen Trainer to prepare nutritious meals in a busy drop-in centre and night shelter in Vancouver. You will plan, serve, and maintain meals while supporting volunteers and working with staff from a feminist, anti-oppression framework.

Prerequisites include at least 2 years in a shelter or drop-in setting, knowledge of trauma-informed care, and First Aid/Food Safe/NVCI certifications. DEWC offers comprehensive benefits and generous leave.